Stevia bertholdii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bertholdii
ID:
85239
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 96: 4 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084568
Common Names
- Berthold's Sweetleaf
- Berthold's Stevia
- Berthold's Honeyleaf
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stevia bertholdii (also called Berthold's Sweetleaf, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It typically grows in disturbed areas, roadsides, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Stevia bertholdii has been used as a sweetener and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stevia bertholdii is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed, about 1 mm in diameter. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few basal leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stevia bertholdii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For division, dig up the plant and divide the roots into sections. Replant each section in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Stevia bertholdii
Stevia bertholdii is native to South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, often on the edges of rivers and streams.
Stevia bertholdii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stevia bertholdii?
Stevia bertholdii
What type of plant is Stevia bertholdii?
It is a perennial herb.
Where is Stevia bertholdii found?
It is found in Mexico.
Species in the Stevia genus
Stevia melancholica, Stevia perfoliata, Stevia commixta, Stevia pyrolifolia, Stevia elatior, Stevia monardifolia, Stevia ephemera, Stevia rebaudiana, Stevia porphyrea, Stevia pallida, Stevia fiebrigii, Stevia anadenotricha, Stevia cuzcoensis, Stevia eupatoria, Stevia hoppii, Stevia subpubescens, Stevia jaliscensis, Stevia orizabensis, Stevia leucosticta, Stevia hirsuta, Stevia jujuyensis, Stevia chacoensis, Stevia fruticosa, Stevia glandulosa, Stevia philippiana, Stevia setifera, Stevia purdiei, Stevia balansae, Stevia coahuilensis, Stevia dianthoidea, Stevia ovalis, Stevia totorensis, Stevia amblyolepis, Stevia aschenborniana, Stevia crassicephala, Stevia gilliesii, Stevia macvaughii, Stevia crenata, Stevia latifolia, Stevia chilapensis, Stevia micradenia, Stevia strotheriana, Stevia yalae, Stevia lucida, Stevia vernicosa, Stevia multiaristata, Stevia lilloi, Stevia trifida, Stevia suaveolens, Stevia plummerae,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,
References
Benjamin Lincoln Robinson (1864-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Rob.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:245259-2: Based on the initial data import